Why is internet community screaming about SOPA?

What is the Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA)? SOPA is legislation designed to regulate how digital communication is used. SOPA will be voted on this month. How is it going to affect you? It is going to affect every one who uses the internet as a communication tool. SOPA will definitely influence how I share my information. SOPA is designed to more than just control the Internet, and the ability of people to express their opinion, it also allows the shutting down of any website and any Internet provider as they see fit. Are we in a police state? You bet.